How far is Johnson, AR from North Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Johnson, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.87 mi
02h 54m
Flight
142.44 mi
229.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.44 mi
Kilometers
229.23 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.87 mi
Kilometers
307.18 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Tue, May 5, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson
Tue, May 5, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-05-05T03:14
Arrive North Little Rock
Tue, May 5, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Johnson
95.3 mi
01h 27m
To North Little Rock
95.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and North Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and North Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on South Ball Street

    68 m · 15 sec · South Ball Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    784 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilkerson Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wilkerson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Gregg Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Gregg Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Shiloh Drive

    761 ft · 25 sec · North Shiloh Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    619 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway

    47.3 mi · 48 min · Fulbright Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    980 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    28 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and North Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 74%
Fulbright Expressway
47.3 mi · 25%
North Gregg Avenue
0.71 mi
North Main Street
0.69 mi
Wilkerson Road
0.67 mi
North Shiloh Drive
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 27m from Johnson
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Johnson and 95.6 miles from North Little Rock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.52 one way or $51.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 142.44 mi (229.23 km).

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#1 Johnson

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,634
Coordinates36.1328600, -94.1654800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
North Little Rock

#2 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: South Ball Street (-94.165585, 36.132864)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.5 L · about $25.52
Round trip
$51.05
13.48 gal · 51 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.52 $51.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.71 $57.41
Premium $4.63 $31.17 $62.35
Diesel $5.42 $36.50 $72.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and North Little Rock. The current time is 03:14:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.